He’s young enough to be totally versed in the new technology
(Analogue & Digital Recording techniques, Digital Editing,
Advanced Computerized Mixing techniques, MIDI sequencing,
programming, etc.) but old enough to have been trained in the
“Classic Recording Techniques” of the “Old
Masters”.

He is well versed in ALL types of microphone and
recording techniques. He’s worked on all of the major Analog and
Digital systems being used in the field today. In Digital
Recording, he’s had 25 years of “hard” experience having recorded
the first Chicago Multi-Track Digital Recording using The 3M 32trk Digital
System back in 1980. He is no stranger to Digital Audio
Workstations having beta tested New England Digitals
Synclavier in addition to owning several DAWs
including a SADiE
96k/24bit Hard Disk Multi Track Mastering/Editing System, Protools,
and Nuendo
2.2.

He has recorded everything from Hip Hop to Hard Rock, Country to
Classical to Gospel and has several Engineering, Gold Record
Awards, and Grammy nominations to his credit. Platinum
Artists he has worked with include Kanye West,Janet Jackson, Sting, Hank
Williams, Jr., Candelbox, Willie Nelson, Stevie Wonder, Dennis
DeYoung, Ramsey Lewis, and New Edition among
others.

"I believe in creating a fluid setup that is “transparent” to the
making of the music…. Music should NEVER become a slave to the
Technology.

Urban Guerrilla
Engineers is also Danny Leake's CD Mastering Laboratory.
Located near Downtown Chicago, Illinois,UGE
is not a Factory, but a Boutique operation for people who are very
particular about the presentation of their
Art.Using both Vintage Analog and Modern Digital outboard
processing gear with the SADiE 24/96 Mastering System, UGE promises
Power, Clarity, and Commercial Level without destroying the Essence
of your Music. UGE handles ALL Music styles. (Rock, Urban/Hip Hop,
Gospel, Classical,
Cyber Punk Cowboy...you name it!)

Rates for all services are negotiable…...and not as
expensive as you would believe.

Having been a Studio Engineer for 30
years, Danny also has 20 years experience as an accomplished live
sound engineer.He has worked the “Front of the House” on
tours like The Stevie
Wonder “Natural Wonder” World Tourwith the Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra,“Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx" with a 50
Piece Orchestra, The
Bobby Brown “Humping Around the World Tour, The Diana Ross World
Tour, New Edition and many others. He’s worked most of the
major venues of the world. (Europe, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong,
Republic of China, Israel, United Arab Emirates,
etc.)

He is an expert at integrating Orchestras
with high volume rhythm sections live.

Our Services
Include:

Studio
Music Recording • Mixing and Mastering
CDs • Live Concert Mixing • Live Television
Audio and Post-Production Mixing

Music to My Ears"With more than 30 years in the music
industry, I have traveled the world recording albums, doing
live shows, live TV and mastering CDs. I have the
experience and knowledge to make
your Music really happen."

Whether you are an experienced artist or a musician
just breaking into the business,

Come see what Class A gear powered by over 30 years of Music
Engineering experience can mean to your Art.